The following are a list of recommended vaccines for those travelling or planning to live in Nepal.
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine)
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Pneumonia Vaccines
- Polio Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria
- Typhoid Vaccine
For full information on these vaccines please consult your own doctor or travel centre or visit the CIWEC website.
Recommended Vaccines for Children
4 – 5 yrsDtap 5, IPV 4 MMR 2, Varicella 2, Typhim Vi11 – 12 yearsHPV, Tdap Booster, Meningococcal Meningitis
| 1 month | Hepatitis B2 |
| 2 months | DTaP 1, HIB 1, PCV1, IPV 1, RV1 |
| 4 months | DTaP 2, HIB 2, PCV2, IPV 2, RV2 |
| 6 months | DTaP 3, HIB 3, PCV3, IPV 3, Hepatitis B3 |
| 6 months onwards | Annual influenza vaccination |
| 12 months onwards | MMR 1, Varicella 1, Hepatitis A1 |
| 15 months onwards | DTap 4, HIB 4, PCV 4 |
| 12 – 24 months | Hepatitis A 2, Japanese encephalitis vaccine |
| 24 months onwards | Typhim Vu, Rabies pre immunization |
Key to abbreviations:
- DTaP – Diptheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis
- HIB – Hemophilus Influenzw Type B
- IPV – Inactivated Polio Vaccine
- PCV – Penumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- RV – Rotavirus Vaccine (Rotarix)
- MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Varicella – Chicken Pox
For full information on these vaccines please consult your own doctor or travel centre or visit the CIWEC Children Immunization.
Malaria Risk in Nepal
Despite what locals may tell you, there is malaria in the southern belt of the country. However, it is widely believed there is no risk in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Using mosquito repellent is recommended, if only to avoid those annoying bites. If travelling outside of Kathmandu you might want to weight up the risks of taking anti-malaria medication. For information as to where risks are higher please see malaria advice for travelers to Nepal.
Quick Contacts:
CIWEC Clinic and Travel Medicine Centre
British-Indian Embassy Road, Lainchaur
P.O. Box 12895, Kathmandu
Tel: 977-1-442 4111/ 977-1-443 5232/ 977-1-4413163
Fax: 977-1-441 2590
Email: [email protected]
For periodic health updates, see CIWEC’s Facebook page.
Nepal International Clinic
Lal Durbar, Kathmandu
GPO BOX 3596,
Tel: 977-1-4434642/ 977-1-4435357
Fax: 977-1-4434713
E-mail: [email protected]
